Life Lessons from Strangers at 30,000 Feet with Adam Erwin

What if the person next to you on a plane was carrying a story that could change your life?

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, I sit down with speaker and author Adam Erwin to explore the moment that reignited his curiosity and launched a five-year project of interviewing strangers in coach class on flights around the country. His journey became the foundation of his book, *Lessons from Coach*.

We talk about:
- The life shift moment that changed Adam’s view of humanity
- The importance of intentional kindness and empathy
- How asking the right questions brings people together
- What happens when we really lean in and listen

🟢 Takeaways:
• Everyone is carrying something unseen
• Kindness doesn't have to be random
• Presence is one of the greatest gifts we can offer

🎧 Listen to the full episode on podcast platforms or at www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/189

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and Welcome
01:16 The value of being present
06:35 Five intentional daily actions
12:35 A life-changing flight after 9/11
15:00 The man in coach who changed everything
25:43 Launching “Lessons from Coach”
39:00 Asking the core questions
47:42 Why the world needs empathy now
50:33 What Adam would tell his younger self

🔗 Connect with Adam Erwin:
Website: https://authoradamerwin.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/authoradamerwin
Book: Lessons from Coach

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